Scientific Research: Overview

There are literally thousands of published scientific research studies which are statistically significant in favour of homeopathy, with more papers being published all the time. Here are several hundred or so of the research papers, studies and projects that scientifically prove homeopathy works effectively and – crucially at this time – can save the NHS billions if implemented alongside conventional medicines – specifically if the abuses of the pharmaceutical companies are finally and once and for all eradicated to the true benefit of humankind.

18.4.13 update – non homeopathic research into ‘ultra low dilutions’ are now also proving homeopathy works! http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23537701Biochem Pharmacol. 2013 Mar 26. pii: S0006-2952(13)00195-0. doi: 10.1016/j.bcp.2013.03.014. [Epub ahead of print] An ultra-low dose of tetrahydrocannabinol provides cardio protection. Waldman M, Hochhauser E, Fishbein M, Aravot D, Shainberg A, Sarne Y. Source: Cardiac Research Laboratory, Felsenstein Medical Research Center, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tiqwa, Israel. Abstract: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the major psychoactive component of marijuana, is a cannabinoid agonist that exerts its effects by activating at least two specific receptors (CB1 and CB2) that belong to the seven transmembrane G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) family. Both CB1 and CB2 mRNA and proteins are present in the heart. THC treatment was beneficial against hypoxia in neonatal cardiomyocytes in vitro. We also observed a neuroprotective effect of an ultra low dose of THC when applied to mice before brain insults. The present study was aimed to test and characterize the cardioprotective effects of a very low dose (0.002mg/kg) of THC which is 3-4 orders of magnitude lower than the conventional doses, administered before myocardial infarction in mice in vivo. Three regimens of THC administration were tested: single THC application 2h or 48h before the induction of infarct, or 3 weeks continuous treatment before MI. All protocols of THC administration were found to be beneficial. In the case of THC treatment 2h before MI, fractional shortening was elevated (37±4% vs. 42±1%, p<0.04), troponin T leakage to the blood was reduced (14±3ng/ml vs. 10±4ng/ml, p<0.008), infarct size decreased (29±4% vs. 23±4%, p<0.02), and the accumulation of neutrophils to the infarct area declined (36±10cells/field vs. 19±4cells/field, p<0.007) in THC- compared to vehicle-pretreated mice, 24h after MI. ERK1/2 phosphorylation following infarct was also inhibited by pre-treatment with THC (p<0.01). CONCLUSION: A single ultra low dose of THC before ischemia is a safe and effective treatment that reduces myocardial ischemic damage.

According to John Lee at Ainsworths Homeopathic Pharmacy, the ‘ultra low dilution’ described above works out as follows:

‘… As a very rough guide. If we take a trituration tablet 100mg. A 2x trit would contain 1mg of THC. A 3x trit 0.1mg. An average mouse weighs 20g makes a dose of 0.002 x 20/1000= 0.00004mg. Therefore making a few assumptions that would be equiv to a dose of around 6x-7x potency…’

Homeopathic Family Medicine: Evidence Based Nano-pharmaocology. Dana Ullman, MPH. This ebook is loved by both homeopaths and advocates for homeopathy because it provides one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date reviews of the 200+ clinical trials on homeopathy, each listed under the disease that was treated.

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